Q. After having searched, I have had absolutely no luck finding public relations jobs. Therefore, I am considering going back to school for a masters degree in communication sciences and disorders. My question is, if I wanted to go back to a career in communications, after the recession, what could I do in the field…… Continue reading Job Detour Can Still Lead to PR Career
Resume and Interview Tips from Pros With Commentary from a Young Professional
Leah Bassettt Your first day at a new job has arrived – a swiveling chair, an empty desk, a new email address and a feeling that you’ve started the climb up the corporate ladder begin to circle around your brain like Chicago’s blustering wind. A few days into your new job and you might…… Continue reading Resume and Interview Tips from Pros With Commentary from a Young Professional
Green Jobs: Carbon War Opens New Doors
E. Bruce Harrison Who would have thought, say five years ago, there would be a PR job in carbon capture advocacy? What’s driving such an opportunity, posted by a Florida firm earlier this year? The war on carbon and other greenhouse gases means greener career options. The already broad scope of green careers, which…… Continue reading Green Jobs: Carbon War Opens New Doors
Helpful Site for Finding a Green Job
Check out one of the best websites for anyone seriously considering a “Green” job — My Green Education & Career. The site currently lists a dozen companies with open positions, mostly in the solar energy industry or support services. You’ll find convenient links directly to the company so you can quickly review openings. Also be sure…… Continue reading Helpful Site for Finding a Green Job
PR Veteran Offers Ten+ Tips for Ultimate Success in Career and Life
David L. Shank, APR, Fellow PRSA 1. Understand the world — life exists beyond New York, London or Los Angeles, central Indiana and in some areas, it’s a very different life. Experience different people, cultures and areas. 2. Understand that there isn’t a “public”. There are hundreds of “publics” who relate to your issue or…… Continue reading PR Veteran Offers Ten+ Tips for Ultimate Success in Career and Life
Networking’s Two-Way Street
Previous posts have discussed various aspects of informational interviews, but I’ve always had trouble responding to the question that everyone says should conclude such interviews: “Now, is there anything I can do to help you?” As a frequent recipient of that question, I’ve never had a good answer–until today. When such an offer was extended by Remberto Del Real,…… Continue reading Networking’s Two-Way Street
Cut out for PR Career? Take Free Online Personality Test
Since my first corporate job at Eli Lilly, I have taken a variety of personality tests–all of which confirm that I picked the right career. Most companies and agencies pay for such testing of employees as a way for everyone to understand what motivates individuals to perform well in teams. Several websites offer personality testing, but many…… Continue reading Cut out for PR Career? Take Free Online Personality Test
Social Media Recommended Reading
Q. I’ve enjoyed reading some of your recent posts about social media and recently began reading the PR 2.0 blog you mentioned. I am wondering if there are any books about social media that you would recommend to public relations professionals? Or is it best to stick to reading blogs about the topic and research…… Continue reading Social Media Recommended Reading
Join Educators at Digital Media Webinar
Although designed for educators, a free Plank Center webinar this coming Friday may be of interest to students and young professionals seriously interested in digital media. The one-hour discussion begins at 2:30 p.m. EDT, May 1. Plank Center Director Karla Gower confirmed that students and professionals can join the webinar. Topics for discussion include the role of the new…… Continue reading Join Educators at Digital Media Webinar
Perspective Required for Successful Career
RITA HOEY DRAGONETTE Principal, Executive Career Consultant Dragonette Consulting About the time you’ve logged in your second decade in PR you become a magnet for questions about how to get ahead in the agency business. It’s expected, and you marvel at how direct and specific some of the questions are. “Exactly…… Continue reading Perspective Required for Successful Career